RETURNING STUDENT ENROLLMENT:
Parents: Thank you for beginning the process of enrolling your student with Howe Public Schools for the 2024-25 school year. Below are instructions to complete the enrollment process.
Reminder: This year online enrollment is through our PowerSchool Parent OR Student Portal. If your student finished the school year at Howe Public Schools last year, and you DO NOT have a PowerSchool Parent account, please complete this request form. https://bit.ly/howepshelp DO NOT CONTACT THE OFFICES, help requests will be processed through this help form only.
Step 1: Login to your PowerSchool parent OR student account at http://powerschool.howeschools.org/public and follow Step 2 below.
If you have forgotten your Parent or Student Portal PowerSchool login username and/or password, please choose the "Forgot Username or Password?" blue link at the bottom of the Student and Parent Sign In Portal at http://powerschool.howeschools.org/public and follow the onscreen instructions. Otherwise, request login help at https://bit.ly/howepshelp.
Step 2: Complete Enrollment forms
In the PowerSchool parent or student portal at https://powerschool.howeschools.org/public, select the student you are enrolling and click on the Forms link with the left navigation menu.
**Complete all ENROLLMENT forms A through I and Indian Ed Form by August 1, 2024**
Step 3: Provide Documentation
Additionally, once the online enrollment has been completed, please bring the following documentation to the Elementary or High School office The Week of July 29 and BEFORE Aug 1 during the hours of 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Monday-Thursday:
1. Proof of Residency (NEW STUDENTS ONLY - more information can be found on the Student Demographics information form in enrollment)
2. Child's birth certificate (if not currently on file)
3. Proof of immunizations
4. Copy of child's CDIB (if applicable)
5. Student legal name change and/or changes in parental custody if changes have occurred.
2nd-12th new student pre-registration is now open for the 2024-25 school year. This form should only be completed if the student DID NOT complete the 2023-24 school year at Howe Public Schools. (Please note: out-of-district students without an approved transfer will be contacted by the Elem/HS office once pre-registration is submitted to notify of approval or denial of transfer.) Returning student online enrollment will be available soon! All 3 year old-1st grade students must register onsite at the Elementary Office next week if parents have not already completed an enrollment packet.
2024 - 2025 Howe Elementary and 6th - 8th supply lists.
The Howe Summer Skills Softball Camp kicked off today with 27 students attending from the following communities: Howe, Panama, Stigler, Poteau, Sallisaw Central, Bokoshe, Hodgen, McCurtain, and Hackett!
The camp will run again tomorrow, Friday, July 12 from 9-11 al. Students can still attend and register on site even if they didn’t attend today. Registration is $45.
There have been a few changes to the dress code and we wanted parents to have the opportunity to read it before shopping for school clothes. It has been approved by the school board. The dress code will be put in the handbook and that will be available when it has final approval.
Last chance to sign up for softball camp! Contact Coach Whitecotton today.
Enrollment packets for 3YO, PreK, Kindergarten and 1st grade can be picked up in the elementary office Tuesday and Wednesday of this week and then Monday of next week. After that, they can be picked up in the Administration building till the 18th of July and then they will be available in the elementary office again. Space is limited, so please get your forms filled out as soon as possible. Enrollment for other grades will be shared at a later date.
Sign up for softball camp now.
We have had an awesome group of students attending our summer school this year. Here they are showing off the awards they all recieved.
Join us in welcoming Mr. George Spears as the new Principal of Howe High School! We're excited to have his leadership and passion for education guiding our students and community forward. Read more about his journey and vision for our school below.
Greetings! My name is George Spears, and I am honored and excited to be a part of Howe High School. I am a native of eastern Oklahoma, and am excited to serve here. I have been married to Misty for 29 years and we have a son, Justice, and daughter, Hope, who are both in college.
Howe High School is synonymous with excellence, and I look forward to helping build upon that legacy. I am eager to lead our students and staff. My desire is to bring energy and excitement to all that we do for the best possible academic, athletic, and citizenship outcomes through clear vision, communication, trust, and strong leadership. Every one of our students- EVERY ONE OF THEM- should know they have great potential, they have value, and belong at home at Howe High School! We will explore every avenue possible for students to develop and grow according to their unique attributes as we prepare them for fulfilling futures through technology, instruction, and opportunity. Thank you so very much for the honor of serving our community! #HPSLions
MS students having fun and learning at the same time with Mrs. Rea. Math fact tic-tac-toe, and target.
A huge shoutout to Jordan, Adam, and Tori at the Choctaw Nation gym for helping our students work out and run obstacle courses today. Our Kindergarten and 1st Grade students had a great time.
2nd & 3rd Grade traveled to the Choctaw Nation gym in Poteau for a workout and an obstacle course that had been set up for them. We really appreciate everyone who helped with this. Our students had a blast.
4th and 5th grade, creating paintings of the story they read in class.
There are still a lot of student unclaimed items in the library for MS students. Please plan on stopping by this week, before Friday, to find your students items. After this week, they will be donated. Items include backpacks, baseball and softball gear, jackets, shoes, etc.
HS students can pick up diplomas & transcripts in the HS office next week Monday through Thursday.
1st - 8th Grade report cards and 8th Grade diplomas are available in the elementary office.
K - 8th grade summer school is only Tuesday and Wednesday this week. HS is Tuesday through Friday.
The Leflore County Sr. All Star game will be held at Howe High School on Tuesday, May 28 at 6:00 pm for the girls and the boys game will be right after. Come out and support our Seniors. Admission is $4 for Adults and $3 for students. #HPSLions
Congratulations, Howe Senior, Jodie Cauthen who was selected from the Choctaw Nation Youth Advisory Board to travel to Washington D.C.
Jodie was in the top 30 of over 400 students that earned enough service leadership points to attend an all expense paid, 6 day trip to Washington D.C.
Jodie is the daughter of Regina Michelle Cauthen. Jodie has been a member of the Howe YAB chapter for a year and a half. She is also a member of the National Honor Society at the Poteau KTC. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family, friends and helping give back to her community!
Written by Reporter Janessa Ramirez
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